Ultra-Creamy Vanilla Bean Nitrogen Ice Cream in Just 5 Steps
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Creamy, smooth vanilla bean ice cream infused with nitrogen for a unique texture and flavor.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins (plus chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Nitrogen Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Liquid nitrogen (for freezing)
- In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Chill mixture for at least 4 hours.
- Pour the chilled mixture into a stand mixer bowl.
- Slowly add liquid nitrogen while mixing on low speed until the mixture thickens into ice cream.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Use caution when handling liquid nitrogen.
- Fresh vanilla bean gives the best flavor.
- For a softer texture, let ice cream sit for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg